JOURNAL ARTICLE

REHABILITATING THE HISTORIC BROOKLYN BRIDGE: Upgrades to the landmark structure required modern engineering.

  • Published In: Roads & Bridges, 2025, v. 63, n. 8. P. 44 1 of 2

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on the $320 million rehabilitation of the historic Brooklyn Bridge in New York City, which aimed to balance modern engineering with historic preservation. The extensive restoration included structural improvements, masonry conservation, and the installation of public plazas, enhancing both safety and aesthetics for future generations. The project adhered to federal standards for historic properties, salvaging original materials and sourcing new ones from original quarries. Completed in June 2025, the rehabilitation involved careful planning to minimize disruptions to the bridge's daily traffic of 107,000 vehicles, 32,000 pedestrians, and 4,000 cyclists. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Roads & Bridges. 2025/11, Vol. 63, Issue 8, p44
  • Document Type:Case Study
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:8750-9229
  • Accession Number:190225247
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